Reminiscences of Denton North Carolina Workers and Town Life
A lifelong recollection piece describes growth of local spoke factories in Greensboro, childhood visits, canning work, and revival meetings. It recalls town figures, churches, dances, and playmates, plus a critique of the town’s dog nuisance and enforcement, ending with a call to stronger dog laws and policing in Denton.
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Wm. Satterfield
Greensboro
Joseph Bernard
David Truitt
James Curry
Henry Cohee
Dale Elliott
Bell Truitt
Rose
Emma Lord
Annie Scott
Emma Jones
Bailey Girls
Jarman
Concord
Taxpayer
Denton
Denton Dog Law Hot Seat and Night Enforcement
A letter urges a robust dog license system and humane impounding. It calls for a dedicated officer with a catching net and questions Denton’s current seven day law enforcement. The writer notes past dog shooting, argues for constant enforcement, and solicits public response. Also included are local workforce statistics: eight referrals, five placements, eighty job openings, and a request for updated referral cards.
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Denton
Dees
Board of Town Commissioners
Help Wanted in the County Urges Employers to Hire
County workers seek prompt employment as a surplus of labor exists. Employers are urged to contact Maryland State Employment Service in Cambridge or visit the Denton Armory Wednesdays 10 am to 4 pm. Farmers may call County Agent F M Rogers. Two hundred seventy six people are registered for work.
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Maryland State Employment Service
Cambridge
Denton Armory
F. M. Rogers
Denton
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